It's a matter of normal vs. abnormal. Fed controls the message and masses and therefore gets to decide what is "normal".... Anything against the norm is to be viewed with suspicion because the bottom line of life according to most is - power and control. If Fed can't control you, you are to be dealt with...

I personally would LOVE to have the land, $$, etc to be able to live "off the grid" on my own land where no one ever bothers me....